the contamination affects because Microplastics can be ingested by crustaceans and fish, and even

by plankton, causing problems for animal fauna due to their presence in the intestine and the
chemical pollutants they carry. In addition, they can pass through the food chain until they reach
our plates.

Consequences of beach pollution

are very varied in nature, mainly Impact on public health or Loss of biodiversity because it is
estimated that 90% of seabirds consume waste discarded by humans, or Economic damages
because The beaches function as tourist attraction points and their contamination can lead to a
loss of their tourist value, which means less influx of visits and the consequent economic loss of
the area.